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One of the prettiest villages is Kourkoumelata. The village is 10 km from Argostoli, located in the southwestern part of the island. The story begins in the village where 15th century inhabited by the first inhabitants Kourkoumelis, from where it got its name.

The earthquakes of 1953 proved disastrous for most villages. The reconstruction of the villages vary. The shipping family Vergi rebuilded the entire village from scratch on one condition; That it will be built by the rules of proper street planning and conservation of the neo-classical character of the village.

The village has a band of Livathos, churches and sports facilities. Kourkoumelata is said to be the most beautiful village in the Balkans.

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Greeka

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Within walking distance from the beaches of Makris and Platis Gialos and just 1 km from Argostoli, you come across the peninsula of Lassi. This area is organized with all the necessary tourist infrastructure and offers a vibrant nightlife. These beaches are the most cosmopolitan beaches you can swim, while drinking your coffee in the sun and eating Kefalonian unique dishes.

In Lassi you can admire one of the most beautiful sunsets while it lies next to one of the most famous attractions of Kefalonia; Lantern of Agios Theodore, which dates from 1829 and is of Doric. The reconstruction after the earthquake in 1953 retained its architectural character. You can also visit the Sinks.

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Greeka

Southwest of Kefalonia and 8 km from Argostoli is the traditional village Peratata. This is a beautiful green village, built on the slopes of mount Ainos. The village’s population stands at 500 residents. The western part of the village is called Travliata. On the hill north of Peratata, lies the fortress of Agios Georgios (St. George) which dates back to the 12th century and covers an area of ​​16 acres.

Peratata offers peaceful and quiet holidays. There are enough accommodation possibilities, many shops and mini markets, as well as cafes and restaurants where you can taste the delicious traditional Kefalonian cuisine. You can also visit the village streets, where many shops pop up and can provide you with lots of souvenirs for you and gifts for your friends.

Poros is the third port of Kefalonia and simultaneously a very pretty village which combines the mountain and the sea.

The last years, Poros has seen great tourism development. Each year more and more of the island’s guests prefer Poros as their destination.

It is located on the southeastern coast of Kefalonia (14km from Argostoli) and belongs to the Municipality of Elios-Pronni.

The area has great archaeological interest because one of the four ancient cities of Kefalonia was located here.

In the area of Broutzi, excavations have revealed a vaulted tomb of the Mycenaean period, which shows that the area was inhabited from 1400BC.